Murphey Traditional Academy

2306 Ontario Street
Greensboro, NC 27403

murphey.gcsnc.com/pages/Murphey_Traditional_Academy

305 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Murphey Traditional Academy, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a magnet school within the Guilford County Schools district that emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy. As a "traditional" academy, the school is characterized by a disciplined environment, a rigorous curriculum, and a focus on high academic standards. It often employs specific pedagogical methods designed to promote order and academic consistency, aiming to provide students with a strong foundational education in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.

Beyond its academic structure, Murphey Traditional Academy is known for its commitment to character development and parental involvement. The school typically mandates a standardized dress code and emphasizes clear behavioral expectations, which are intended to minimize distractions and foster a professional, focused atmosphere for learning. By combining a conventional instructional approach with strong community support, Murphey seeks to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a supportive and highly organized school culture.

305

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphey Traditional Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	88
Black	162
Asian	34
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Black
162 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
88 (28.9 %)
Asian
34 (11.1 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
White
9 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)294-7380
Website:	http://murphey.gcsnc.com/pages/Murphey_Traditional_Academy
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Murphey Traditional Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Murphey Traditional Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	45.9%
Male	165	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)